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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,766.46, 14,651.85 and 2,841.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,766.46, 14,651.85 and 2,841.50 is: 4,262.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,766.46 : 14,651.85 = 2,841.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,766.46/14,651.85 = 2,841.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,766.46x = 14,651.85 × 2,841.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,766.46x = 41,633,231.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,633,231.78/9,766.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.88

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